Venison Marinade

Venison Marinade is a seasoning blend inspired by a lifetime of cooking wild game in upstate New York.

Growing up with a father who was an avid hunter meant venison was always part of the kitchen. Learning how to cook it well became just as important as learning how to prepare it. Wild game is incredibly lean and flavorful, but it can also be challenging to work with if it’s not handled properly.

This seasoning blend started as a family marinade recipe that my mom and I developed together to help make venison easier to cook and more enjoyable for everyone at the table.

Over time that recipe evolved into the spice blend that became this venison marinade.

A Venison Marinade Designed for Lean Game Meat

Venison is much leaner than beef, which means it can dry out quickly during cooking if it’s not prepared carefully.

A good venison marinade does two important things:

1. It adds flavor

2. It helps tenderize the meat

This blend uses citrus and salt as natural tenderizing ingredients while rosemary, garlic, and spices provide depth and balance.

The citrus helps soften the texture of the meat while rosemary complements the natural flavor of venison beautifully.

The result is a marinade that enhances the meat instead of masking it.

Easy Venison Marinade for Steaks and Roasts

Using this venison marinade is simple.

All you need to do is add oil to the seasoning to create a thick marinade that coats the meat evenly. Light tasting olive oil works especially well because it allows the citrus and herbs to shine.

For even more citrus flavor, many cooks like to add a small amount of orange juice to the marinade.

To prepare:

1. Mix the seasoning with oil

2. Coat the venison evenly

3. Marinate in the refrigerator

The marinade works well for both quick marinades and longer overnight rests.

Perfect for Venison Steaks and Wild Game

Although this seasoning was designed as a venison marinade, it works beautifully across many types of wild game.

Try it on:

• Venison steaks

• Venison roasts

• Elk

• Bison

• Lean beef cuts

Because the seasoning forms a thicker marinade, it helps protect lean meat during cooking while also adding flavor.

It can also be used as a dry rub for venison steaks when grilling or pan searing.

Why Rosemary and Citrus Work with Venison

Two of the most important ingredients in this blend are rosemary and citrus.

Rosemary has long been paired with game meats because its woodsy herbal flavor complements the natural richness of venison.

Citrus adds brightness and helps break down muscle fibers, making lean meat more tender and flavorful.

When combined with garlic, fennel, pepper, and salt, these ingredients create a seasoning that highlights the best qualities of venison.

Flavor Profile

• Bright citrus notes

• Bold rosemary aroma

• Savory garlic depth

• Gentle pepper warmth

• Balanced herbal finish

Bright. Savory. Game-ready.

Clean, Small-Batch Ingredients

Hand blended by Rachel’s Spice Company using quality ingredients:

Orange peel, Himalayan pink salt, rosemary, black pepper, fennel, and garlic.

No fillers
No artificial flavors
No anti-caking agents

Available in:

• 1/4 cup jar (1.3 oz)

• 1/2 cup jar (2.4 oz)

• 2 cup jar (9 oz)

Venison Marinade delivers balanced citrus and herb flavor designed specifically for lean game meats.